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Admin Body Approves Local Governance Draft
The Administrative Committee of the Senate adopted the Local Governance Law project after it was approved by the House of Representatives in August 2026. The law aims to strengthen decentralization and sustainable development across the governorates by establishing governorate councils endowed with legal personality and financial and administrative independence, with a minimum of 30% representation for women. The law includes procedures for developing developmental and urban plans, implementing joint projects between governorates, and improving governance and accountability. It also abolishes the Prime Minister’s authority to dissolve municipal councils except in specific cases, with elections to be held within a year of the dissolution. Additionally, the law emphasizes enhancing the local economy and creating job opportunities. It was approved by the Senate after being passed by the House of Representatives, marking an important step toward decentralization and local development in Jordan.
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